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I learned many years ago that tomatoes are technically classified as a fruit, but only recently that pumpkins and zucchini fall into the same category. A few weeks ago, the husband and I were at a party, and an acquaintance informed us that the French don’t consider corn a vegetable—that they view it solely as a source of carbohydrates, like bread or pasta. ...

Have you ever realized that you like a particular food in one form but not in another? For instance, I eat oranges all the time but I don’t care much for orange juice; I find grapes perfectly pleasant but I generally avoid raisins (there are only two recipes on this site that involve raisins, and one of them calls for them in chocolate-covered form); and for years, I adored pickles but couldn’t ...

Well, fall weather has started to make an appearance here in Michigan, so it seemed like a good time to whip up some summery, tropical baked goods in an attempt to make the summer last longer pretend summer is still in full swing. Denial is a good coping mechanism, right? Plus, it’s National Macadamia Nut Day! Pretty random, I know. I think just about every day of the year is National ...

Most days, I like my breakfast to be fairly healthy, since well-balanced breakfasts encourage me to be more productive and in a better mood than if I indulge in something really sugary or buttery first thing in the morning (though of course, I still like to have pancakes or coffee cake on the weekends from time to time). I typically have cereal or oatmeal on the weekdays, but at times I find ...